Mike Fratantoni
United StateseconomistMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.02%Mike Fratantoni is the chief economist for the Mortgage Bankers Association, where he provides analysis and insights on the mortgage market. Recently, he highlighted the increasing popularity of adjustable-rate mortgages as homebuyers seek more affordable options amid rising fixed mortgage rates.
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Mike Fratantoni noted that rates on 5/1 ARMs were more than a percentage point lower than those for fixed-rate loans last week.
Mortgage rates top 7%, dealing a further blow to the frozen housing marketCNN·United States· 2026-09-24
United States· 2026-09-24
